Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 505 Sr (1980)

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1980 Peugeot 505 Sr

CarHunch has 801 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Peugeot vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1980 Peugeot 505 SR does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so pass rates and defect statistics are unavailable for this cohort. This is unsurprising: at 44 years old, very few original examples remain in active road use, and those that have survived are likely either cherished classics or heavily modified rebuilds that may fall outside standard testing regimes. If you're considering one, focus on the vehicle's documented service history, the condition of rust-prone areas (the 505 was notorious for corrosion), and whether it has been properly restored or maintained as an enthusiast project. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in older Peugeots is far more valuable than MOT history for a car of this age.

MOT statistics not available

We have 801 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1980 Peugeot 505 Sr

Based on MOT data from 801 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,175 Peugeot 505 Sr vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 17.4%

378

Brown 16.6%

360

Green 15.7%

341

Beige 10.3%

224

Grey 10.1%

220

Cream 9.4%

204

White 9.3%

202

Red 4.6%

100

Silver 2.8%

Gold 1.4%

Maroon 1.3%

Black 1.2%

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